SuSE Linux SuSEWM Configuration File Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

BID:8778

Info

SuSE Linux SuSEWM Configuration File Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 8778
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Oct 06 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 06 2003 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery credited to Stefan Nordhausen.
Vulnerable: S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 8.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

SuSE Linux SuSEWM Configuration File Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

A problem exists in the SuSEWM configuration file used by SuSEConfig. Because of this, it may be possible for a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.

Exploit / POC

SuSE Linux SuSEWM Configuration File Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

A proof of concept exploit has been made available.

Solution / Fix

SuSE Linux SuSEWM Configuration File Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

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SuSE Linux SuSEWM Configuration File Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

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